Dodge Magnum Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 235 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the Dodge Magnum across 6 model years. The 2005 model year has the most (117). The words owners use most often: “shift park” (18% of reports).
- 235power train complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 4related recalls
- $680typical repair cost reported by owners
- 24%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Shift park: mentioned in 42 of 235 complaints (18%)
- Gear shifter: mentioned in 29 of 235 complaints (12%)
- Power train automatic: mentioned in 16 of 235 complaints (7%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical power train repair on the Dodge Magnum at $680, and half of them between $580 and $890.
Based on 18 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2008–2014), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 214 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 235 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 2 an injury.
Dodge Magnum power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Magnum | 1 | 100% | 92,000 |
| 2008 Magnum | 6 | 6% | 67,250 |
| 2007 Magnum | 43 | 40% | 66,540 |
| 2006 Magnum | 67 | 21% | 80,500 |
| 2005 Magnum | 117 | 18% | 67,000 |
| 2003 Magnum | 1 | 50% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (4)
Power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift
Model years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
Problem: Chrysler is recalling 20,283 my 2006-2009 charger and magnum vehicles built with the police package and equipped with a column shifter. The gearshift cable may become disengaged from the steering column mounting bracket and cause an incorrect transmission gearshift position display.
Risk: This could allow the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction startling the driver, and cause a crash without warning.
Fix: Dealers will add a redundant locking mechanism to the gearshift cable at the mounting bracket to ensure proper retention and shift linkage function. The recall began on november 10, 2008. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Power train:axle hubs
Model years: 2008
Problem: Chrysler is recalling 5,509 my 2008 300, dodge magnum, and charger vehicles. The torque retention crimp feature was missed during the manufacture of one lot of rear axle hub nuts. This could cause the nuts to loosen and allow the halfshaft to disengage from the wheel hub.
Risk: This could cause the vehicle to lose power and result in a crash without warning.
Fix: Dealers will replace the rear axle hub nuts. The recall began on july 21, 2008. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Power train:automatic transmission
Model years: 2007
Problem: On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks equipped with automatic transmissions, the software programmed into the powertrain control module can cause a momentary lock up of the drive wheels if the vehicle is traveling over 40 mph and the operator shifts from drive to neutral and back to drive.
Risk: If the drive wheels locked up, loss of vehicle control could occur increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module free of charge. The recall began on october 2, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Power train:automatic transmission
Model years: 2005, 2006
Problem: On certain pickup trucks, sport utility and passenger vehicles equipped with 42rle automatic transmissions, the cup plug that retains the park pawl anchor shaft may be improperly installed. If the shaft moves out of position, the vehicle may not be able to achieve 'park' position.
Risk: If this occurs and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may roll away and cause a crash without warning.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the transmissions and install a bracket to ensure the park pawl anchor shaft is retained in the proper position. The recall began on november 28, 2005. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Magnum. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle failed to release and shift out of park(P). There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to Customer Satisfaction Notification: K39 (Transmission Shift…
The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Magnum. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact attempted to shift into drive; however, the gear shifter remained stuck in park. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle remained at the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or…
Airbag lights suddenly always on. Unknown if they are working or about to deploy. Hesitation in transmission while shifting, not sure if working properly. I haven't had any recalls fixed on this vehicle. It showed recalls and suddenly it shows all repaired. Is it due to the year?2005? Seat belts…
Unable to shift car stuck in park gear shifter (shift interlock latch) and Steering Module .year ,make and model included my Vin excluded from recall .Dodge Magnum SRT8 2006 4 door.safety put at risk by not being able to shift gears in an emergency.problem confirmed see invoice.inspected by dodge…
"takata recall" i'm having trouble with my transmission. It goes from 1st to 3rd while driving. It stays in high gear until i bring the car to a complete stop and turn it off
Frequently asked questions
Do all Dodge Magnums have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 235 owner complaints about power train for the Dodge Magnum. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Dodge Magnum power train?
Yes: 4 safety recalls list power train. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix power train problems on the Dodge Magnum?
Owners report a typical cost of $680 (half paid between $580 and $890), from 18 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about power train problems on the Dodge Magnum?
The most frequent phrase is “shift park”, in 42 of 235 complaints, followed by “gear shifter” (29).
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